3/13/2013 |
Rendon not letting up in red-hot springAnthony Rendon continued his torrid Grapefruit League play by going 4-for-5 including the game-winning home run in the eighth inning of Washington's 9-7 split-squad win over the Astros at Osceola County Stadium on Wednesday.

3/13/2013 |
Roster spot for Kelly depends on versatilityThe Tigers released Brennan Boesch on Wednesday because they didn't have room for another left-handed-hitting outfielder with Andy Dirks starting in left field. That doesn't mean they don't have room for another left-handed hitter who can play the outfield -- so long as he can also play the infield. Don Kelly fits the bill.

3/13/2013 |
Burnett upset with himself after rough spring debutSean Burnett, the formidable reliever signed to a two-year deal this offseason, had been lying in the weeds all spring, pushed to the background because the Ryan Madson signing was a bigger deal and because a non-threatening back injury sidelined him. To many, he's still a bit of a mystery.

3/13/2013 |
Choo earns widespread respect in move to CincinnatiShin-Soo Choo has emphasized the importance of teammates and getting to know the men who play beside you, and that attitude defines the new Reds' outfielder and is the reason he is so respected around baseball. Going into his first year with the team, he has already displayed his eagerness to make the transitions that may be tough to handle.

3/13/2013 |
Watching Wright in Classic, Mets like what they seeDavid Wright already appears primed for the regular season, batting .438 with one home run and a 1.276 OPS over his first four World Baseball Classic games. Back in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wright's teammates have taken note.

3/13/2013 |
Pressure easing off Kipnis in 2013Jason Kipnis is already having fun this spring, and the presence of more proven players should help take the pressure off him this season.

3/13/2013 |
Yankees top Phillies in Pettitte's spring debutDerek Jeter returned to shortstop for the first time since last year's American League Championship Series, Andy Pettitte pitched three-plus innings in his spring debut and the Yankees defeated the Phillies, 6-2, on Wednesday.

3/13/2013 |
Garza resumes throwing, targets April-May returnCubs pitcher Matt Garza, sidelined with a strained left lat, will resume his throwing program Wednesday, but still was not expected to be ready for the regular season until early May.

3/13/2013 |
Baker hopes to know Chapman's role within weekThough it seems that Aroldis Chapman will make his anticipated move to the starting rotation this season, manager Dusty Baker said the situation is still unknown. He said he'd like to have it settled "in the next week or so."

3/13/2013 |
Hamilton sustains mild hamstring injurySpeedster Billy Hamilton has been held out of Cactus League activity after tweaking his left hamstring while stealing a base on Friday. Manager Dusty Baker said he wants to be cautious with his young center fielder.

3/13/2013 |
Back-to-back homers break game open in eighthThe Giants kick-started a solid outing from Barry Zito with a six-run eighth inning, which began with home runs from Ricky Oropesa and Juan Perez. Barry Zito struck out three batters and allowed a run in 3 1/3 frames in the Giants' 9-5 win on Wednesday.

3/13/2013 |
Price pleased with outing against Minor LeaguersA day after the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner was named as the team's Opening Day starter, David Price took the mound against Frederick, the Orioles' Class A affiliate, to get in his necessary work to prepare for the season.

3/13/2013 |
Barnes learns lessons from second-half woesYears from now, when Matt Barnes is a mainstay in the Red Sox's rotation, people will look back and realize that the second half of the 2012 season was pivotal for the right-hander to have prolonged success in the big leagues.

3/13/2013 |
New York stars Wright, Cano set to clash in ClassicComing up on the World Baseball Classic stage: New York, New York. David Wright, Team USA's "Captain America" and the third baseman of the New York Mets, on one side. Robinson Cano, the unquestioned leader of a talented Dominican Republic team and the second baseman of the New York Yankees, on the other.